in public

in public
in public
in a place or way so that other people can see or know about something. •

It's illegal to walk naked in public.

John always tries to embarrass me whenever we're in public.

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{adv. phr.} 1. In a place open to the people; in such a way that the public may see, hear, or know; not secretly; openly. * /Two boys down the street are dancing in public for pennies./ * /Actors are used to appearing in public./ * /The mayor has told his friends that he is sick but will not admit it in public./ Contrast: IN PRIVATE. 2. See: AIR ONE'S DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC or WASH ONE'S DIRTY LINEN IN PUBLIC.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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